Book Your Visit — Whitmore Lake Foot & Ankle Care
Board-certified podiatric surgeons serving Whitmore Lake at our Howell office, 4330 E Grand River Ave. Same-week appointments, most insurance accepted — no referral needed.
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Where can I see a podiatrist near Whitmore Lake? Balance Foot & Ankle at our Howell office provides same-week foot & ankle care from three board-certified podiatric surgeons for Whitmore Lake patients. Call (810) 206-1402, text us, or book online — most insurance accepted, benefits verified up front.
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Whitmore Lake podiatrist — Same-Week Foot & Ankle Care, 15 Minutes Away
Whitmore Lake patients drive 15 minutes (10 miles) to our Howell office at 4330 E Grand River Ave for board-certified foot & ankle care — without the hospital wait.
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Why Whitmore Lake Patients Choose Us
Whitmore Lake families and Ann Arbor-commute residents get same-week foot care minutes from home
Our Howell office sits just 15 minutes from downtown Whitmore Lake, which means Whitmore Lake families skip the hospital network bottlenecks and get same-week diagnostic imaging, conservative-first treatment plans, and surgery only when truly indicated.
Same-week appointments
Call before 10 AM for next-day slots when our schedule permits. New patients average 3–5 business days from call to first visit.
On-site digital imaging
Digital X-ray and ultrasound in the office. Most Whitmore Lake patients leave their first visit with diagnosis, imaging, and a treatment plan — no second appointment to start care.
Conservative care first
We exhaust non-surgical options — orthotics, EPAT, MLS laser, injections — before discussing surgery. 3,000+ surgeries performed when truly needed.
Common in Whitmore Lake
Foot & ankle conditions we treat for Whitmore Lake patients
- Plantar fasciitis & heel pain — common in Whitmore Lake runners and Ann Arbor-commute professionals on their feet all day.
- Sports injuries — ankle sprains, Achilles tendonitis, stress fractures from Whitmore Lake High School athletes.
- Bunion correction — Lapiplasty 3D, MICA, and traditional options. Dr. Tom is a high-volume Lapiplasty surgeon.
- Diabetic foot care — annual exams, ulcer prevention, neuropathy. Coordinated with your Whitmore Lake or Ann Arbor PCP.
- Ingrown toenails — 15-minute office procedure under local anesthetic. Same-week appointments available.
- Toenail fungus — laser, oral, and topical — honest about success rates per option.
Don’t see your problem? Call (810) 206-1402 — we treat the full range of foot and ankle problems.
Meet your podiatrists
Three board-certified specialists serving Whitmore Lake
Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS
Triple board-certified · 950K+ YouTube
Lapiplasty-certified bunion surgeon. 3,000+ surgical cases. Education-first approach.
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Dr. Carl Jay, DPM
Fellowship-trained · Reconstruction
Cases other surgeons refer. Revision and complex reconstruction specialist.
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Dr. Daria Gutkin, DPM
Bilingual · Gentle hands
Anxious patients request her. Bilingual care. AACFAS-certified.
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15-minute drive from Whitmore Lake to our Howell office
Driving directions
From Whitmore Lake, head north on US-23 then west on Grand River Avenue toward Howell — the office is at 4330 E Grand River Ave. The office is at 4330 E Grand River Ave. Free parking on site, wheelchair accessible entrance, well-lit lot.
Balance Foot & Ankle — Howell4330 E Grand River Ave, Howell, MI 48843
☎ (810) 206-1402
Mon–Fri 8 AM – 5 PM
Whitmore Lake-area neighborhoods we serve
Whitmore Lake village, Northfield Township, Hamburg border, Green Oak Township border, Ann Arbor border, South Lyon border.
Landmarks near our Whitmore Lake patients
Whitmore Lake (the lake), Whitmore Lake High School, Lakeland Trail (south end), Hellner Park, Northfield Township Hall, Horseshoe Lake, Strawberry Lake, Bishop Lake.
Insurance accepted for Whitmore Lake patients
Most insurance plans, free verification
We participate with major insurers covering Whitmore Lake and the broader Livingston County area: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan + BCN, Priority Health, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Medicare and Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (most plans), Tricare, Workers’ Compensation, and most major regional plans. Trinity Health Brighton, Michigan Medicine (Ann Arbor) referrals welcome. Self-pay patients get transparent pricing — call (810) 206-1402 for a quick verification.
Common questions from Whitmore Lake
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Whitmore Lake to your Howell office?
Typical Whitmore Lake patients arrive in 15 minutes. The route is north on US-23 then west on Grand River Avenue toward Howell — the office is at 4330 E Grand River Ave. We’re 10 miles from downtown Whitmore Lake.
Can I get a same-week appointment as a new Whitmore Lake patient?
Yes, in most cases. Call (810) 206-1402 before 10 AM and ask about next-available slots. Acute injuries (suspected fracture, severe ingrown nail with infection) typically get same-day or next-day appointments.
Do you accept my insurance?
We participate with BCBS of Michigan, BCN, Priority Health, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Medicare, Medicare Advantage, most Medicaid plans, Tricare, and Workers’ Comp. Free insurance verification before your visit — we’ll tell you what’s covered up front.
I was treated elsewhere — can I transfer care from another Whitmore Lake-area podiatrist?
Absolutely. Bring imaging and records, or have your prior provider fax them to us before your visit. Many Whitmore Lake patients come to us for a second opinion before scheduling surgery elsewhere.
Do you see children from Whitmore Lake?
Yes — we see patients age 4 and up. Common pediatric cases: in-toeing, sports injuries from Whitmore Lake youth athletics, ingrown toenails, warts, heel pain (Sever’s).
Is your Bloomfield Township office closer for me?
Possibly — the same three doctors see patients at both offices. Our Bloomfield Township location may be a shorter drive from some parts of Whitmore Lake. Call (810) 206-1402 and the front desk will book you at the closer office with the next available slot.
Ready to book your Whitmore Lake foot & ankle visit?
Same-week appointments. Most insurance accepted. Three board-certified doctors, two convenient offices. The front desk will route you to the next slot at the location closest to Whitmore Lake.
Watch & Learn
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